Author Topic: Binary Domain - yep, this is no Mikami shooter (Read 13886 times)

pilonv1 · « **Reply #60 on:** April 03, 2012, 05:00:44 AM »

Installing this now, couldn't wait for the PC version.

HyperZoneWasAwesome · « **Reply #61 on:** April 03, 2012, 05:16:11 AM »

on sale at Target for $40 this week. Just finished the first two chapters and hoo-boy, this game is freaking ace.

its quite the looker too, and the much bitched about framerate troubles has yet to occur in only of instance of the spider boss. It isn't quite but is the closest thing I can remember in recent or distant memory of an action game with a hard science fiction storyline, so its stoking my nerd muscle and the gameplay itself is top-tier 3rd person shooter.

GET THIS GAME

pilonv1 · « **Reply #62 on:** April 03, 2012, 07:12:04 AM »

Having issues with the voice recognition, must be my accent

HyperZoneWasAwesome · « **Reply #63 on:** April 06, 2012, 05:42:57 AM »

so I've put bit more time into this, and I still really dig it, but I really can't rave about it unequivocally anymore.

the normal sections of the game, and the gunplay, stage and enemy design, are all really top notch. I mean it, its fun as hell and well made and well paced, that is, until the boss encounters.

frankly, as far as am into the game, the bosses kinda suck, the technical hiccups all seem to happen pretty much only in the boss arenas and every one of them so far is kinda obnoxious in how you have to beat them. They're merely annoying, its not a fatal wound, and they may get better later on, but so far, its a bit of a setback.

also, while the storytelling technique is pretty damn good, the narrative itself isn't quite living up to its early potential. Keep in mind, I'm only downgrading this from a A to a B+, its still a damned awesome game and I'm already looking forward to my next playthrough, its just a little rougher around the edges then I first took it for.

Huff · « **Reply #64 on:** May 24, 2012, 10:26:41 PM »

So I'm not finding this game as nearly as awesome as the rest. Just finished chapter 2. Finding the gunplay and game mildly boring.

Also, there is literally no one playing this game online. good thing I'm not a trophy whore, as I wouldn't be able to any of the online ones lol

Momo · « **Reply #65 on:** May 25, 2012, 01:44:01 AM »

I can help you with online stuff if you want, I haven't touched much of the multiplayer personally. Just let me know when because I loant it out.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #66 on:** July 04, 2012, 12:08:40 PM »

this game is $10 on Amazon right now (activates on steam)

played about 2 hours.

It's OK so far.

Shooting is decent. It's appropriately silly and Japanese in tone.

The Boss battles so far have been annoying and not really fun imo.

Bebpo · « **Reply #67 on:** July 04, 2012, 01:27:38 PM »

Picked this up! Looking forward to smashin up some mechs.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #68 on:** July 04, 2012, 02:59:05 PM »

I'm not overly familiar with the game, but apparently it requires a microphone/headset?

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #69 on:** July 04, 2012, 02:59:46 PM »

doesnt require- and honestly not worth wrestling with it

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #70 on:** July 04, 2012, 03:01:24 PM »

Okay, but I can't figure out how to get past the part at the first where my partner asks me about the radio. Do I just need to press some button or something?

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #71 on:** July 04, 2012, 03:02:22 PM »

should be a way to opt out- least there was in the 360 version. its possible its picking up a built in mic? I dunno havent tried the pc version. May need to flip a setting somewhere.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #72 on:** July 04, 2012, 03:03:17 PM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on July 04, 2012, 03:01:24 PM

Okay, but I can't figure out how to get past the part at the first where my partner asks me about the radio. Do I just need to press some button or something?

tab brings up the talking stuff

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #73 on:** July 04, 2012, 03:05:00 PM »

none of the quirky stuff is hitting for me at all. shooting isn't holding my attention.

i may continue playing but i'm not feeling it that much.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #74 on:** July 04, 2012, 03:07:08 PM »

Quote from: fistfulofmetal on July 04, 2012, 03:03:17 PM

Quote from: Great Rumbler on July 04, 2012, 03:01:24 PM
Okay, but I can't figure out how to get past the part at the first where my partner asks me about the radio. Do I just need to press some button or something?

tab brings up the talking stuff

Yeah, I know how to do that, what I don't know is how to select one of those responses.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #75 on:** July 04, 2012, 03:09:47 PM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on July 04, 2012, 03:07:08 PM

Yeah, I know how to do that, what I don't know is how to select one of those responses.

it shows what button to press next to the option...?

the [ on it's back is space.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #76 on:** July 04, 2012, 04:25:17 PM »

It does, but only if you go into the options and turn off voice input [which is for some reason defaulted to on even though I don't have a mic plugged in].

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #77 on:** July 04, 2012, 08:51:37 PM »

Big Bo

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #78 on:** July 04, 2012, 09:08:28 PM »

Cain is the best character.

patrickula · « **Reply #79 on:** July 04, 2012, 11:14:27 PM »

Only played the first chapter but I actually quite like it already. I must earn maximum Big Bo trust

This seems like a pretty surprising concept for a Japanese dev to tackle...

spoiler (click to show/hide)

A team of foreign badasses invade Japan to capture their super scientist.

[close]

The dialog/trust and squad selection stuff seems pretty interesting too. Nifty enough game so far, even if the mechanics are solid but not spectacular. Shooting the SMG did feel pretty great.

Momo · « **Reply #80 on:** July 05, 2012, 12:41:53 AM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on July 04, 2012, 08:51:37 PM

Big Bo

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Sho Nuff · « **Reply #81 on:** July 05, 2012, 12:58:51 AM »

Big Bo must appear in the next Sega Allstars Racing

That would be SUH WEET

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #82 on:** July 05, 2012, 01:20:03 AM »

Big Bo should be the star of Shenmue III.

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #83 on:** July 05, 2012, 01:42:15 AM »

Big Bo shoots Ryo in the head and goes on an adventure to introduce all the lovely ladies of Hong Kong to his Big Bo.......ner

pilonv1 · « **Reply #84 on:** July 05, 2012, 01:50:12 AM »

Big Bo v Bob Sapp is a match I would like to see.

cool breeze · « **Reply #85 on:** July 05, 2012, 02:27:27 AM »

I got in on the Amazon deal too. Can you do all that voice communication stuff on PC? I tried it in the 360 demo and it's a pretty neat gimmick. I remember the regular controller comrose only had tactical options, unless I'm mistaken.

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #86 on:** July 05, 2012, 02:31:18 AM »

Quote from: pilonv1 on July 05, 2012, 01:50:12 AM

Big Bo v Bob Sapp is a match I would like to see.

My money is on Big Bo. Bob Sapp doesn't telegraph his punches so much as he calls ahead and then sends a follow-up email.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #87 on:** July 05, 2012, 02:37:49 AM »

Very true. Plus Bob is basically a fighter for hire who comes in to lose to your local guy these days.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #88 on:** July 05, 2012, 10:16:59 PM »

The chase sequence in Chapter 3 has got to be the worst thing ever. UGH.

Momo · « **Reply #89 on:** July 06, 2012, 12:31:07 AM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on July 05, 2012, 10:16:59 PM

The chase sequence in Chapter 3 has got to be the worst thing ever. UGH.

On higher difficulties it's controller flinging fuel. On normal it's swear at yur mama fuel.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #90 on:** July 06, 2012, 12:34:35 AM »

I mean, I'm really loving this game. The combat is mostly pretty fun and I love the setting/story/characters, but some of the sequences [especially the turret stuff and any time you have to control a vehicle] are just absolutely abysmal. What were they thinking?

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #91 on:** July 06, 2012, 01:54:25 AM »

PUSH THE FUEL CONTAINER

Momo · « **Reply #92 on:** July 06, 2012, 02:08:25 AM »

They were probably just trying to make sure they tick the extra jank n frustration boxes

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #93 on:** July 06, 2012, 12:06:07 PM »

That's the best part!

The moral of Binary Domain is that if you have sex with a robot, shit will get awkward. Then again, who better to push those boundaries than the Japanese?

Momo · « **Reply #94 on:** July 06, 2012, 01:23:52 PM »

I feel like I need to shill Vexille in here, if you like Binary Domain you would like that. Just no Big Bo sadly.

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #95 on:** July 06, 2012, 02:01:19 PM »

Holy shit. Watching it now and the setup = Binary Domain.

Momo · « **Reply #96 on:** July 06, 2012, 02:23:04 PM »

To say Binary Domain lifts parts from Vexille is an under statement of great magnitude

cool breeze · « **Reply #97 on:** July 06, 2012, 10:25:01 PM »

The cutscene with the general. New Washington. New Geneva. Japan's New Order.

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #98 on:** July 06, 2012, 11:52:08 PM »

Watched the whole thing. That was pretty fuckin dope, I liked the giant metal sandworms.

chronovore · « **Reply #99 on:** July 07, 2012, 01:10:32 AM »

Quote from: Sho Nuff on July 06, 2012, 12:06:07 PM

That's the best part!

The moral of Binary Domain is that if you have sex with a robot, shit will get awkward. Then again, who better to push those boundaries than the Japanese?

The Japanese will do it without even recognizing it as a boundary.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #100 on:** July 07, 2012, 11:26:45 AM »

I actually really like the story and characters in Binary Domain, which is pretty rare for a story-heavy Japanese game. There's a lot of cutscenes, but they never feel too long. Most of the writing is over-the-top and cliched, but purposefully silly. It's decent scifi-action movie, basically. Why can't Square at least meet this low bar with their RPGs?

HyperZoneWasAwesome · « **Reply #101 on:** July 07, 2012, 11:43:33 AM »

yeah, on the whole I was pretty impressed with the game, and I'm bummed that they will almost certainly never, ever, ever be a sequel to this. The setting and characters were a cut above most games of the genre, and I would have loved to see how a more mechanically sound sequel would have played out.

oh well, at least I can count on yet another Call of Duty/Assassins Creed/Battlefield next year.
sigh.

Momo · « **Reply #102 on:** July 07, 2012, 11:52:25 AM »

Quote from: Sho Nuff on July 06, 2012, 11:52:08 PM

Watched the whole thing. That was pretty fuckin dope, I liked the giant metal sandworms.

Glad you liked it, I liked the epic justice scene near the end with the metal sandworms

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #103 on:** July 07, 2012, 11:53:44 AM »

Quote from: HyperZoneWasAwesome on July 07, 2012, 11:43:33 AM

I'm bummed that they will almost certainly never, ever, ever be a sequel to this.

20k during its first month in North America, 100k first month in Japan. Yeah, there won't be a sequel.

To make no mention of Sega's recent financial woes.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #104 on:** July 07, 2012, 12:34:46 PM »

Well the second half of the game definitely makes up for the first half. The story twists that occur were unexpected and pretty interesting. It comes together pretty well in the end.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #105 on:** July 07, 2012, 03:13:39 PM »

Quote from: Green Man on July 07, 2012, 01:37:18 PM

Boss fights are terribly cheap. So bad at times.

Yeah, the boss battles and some of the rail sequences are just terrible, my two biggest complaints right there. More enemy variety would be nice, too, but it doesn't bother me that much.

cool breeze · « **Reply #106 on:** July 07, 2012, 10:23:00 PM »

wtf this jet ski part WTF

for some reason it goes from perfectly smooth to 15 fps, controls terribly, and restarts the whole section if you fail.

patrickula · « **Reply #107 on:** July 07, 2012, 11:05:46 PM »

I had no framerate issues but it still sucked.

Still really enjoying the game overall, probably halfway through Chapter 5.

cool breeze · « **Reply #108 on:** July 08, 2012, 12:05:37 AM »

I don't know what was up with it. I restarted my computer and the next section was fine.

I'm digging it. The shooting feels good and the character interaction stuff reminds me of Alpha Protocol-lite. Mostly the overall style of it is what I'm into.

And is there a purpose for max trust other than achievements? I have Bo, Big at maximum trust now. I don't know if it's better to keep him in or bring in another character to raise their trust.

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #109 on:** July 08, 2012, 12:34:04 AM »

There are three mega bullshit sequences:

1. The shitty jetski sequence
2. The shitty spider boss
3. The shitty QTE with the collapsing building

That's about it tho.

cool breeze · « **Reply #110 on:** July 08, 2012, 02:57:32 AM »

I'm on chapter 4 or 5 now. Someone needs to explain why Cain is fucking awesome. I will not suspend my disbelief for that. There is no future where France out-robots Japan and Yankee Land.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #111 on:** July 08, 2012, 08:56:30 AM »

Cain isn't a robot made in france. he's just a robot that is also french.

patrickula · « **Reply #112 on:** July 08, 2012, 03:09:05 PM »

I just beat it on "Rust-em-up" after 10 hours and got the OK ending. I'm semi-tempted to give it another go and try to get the top ending but I don't know if I liked it that much!
Definitely worth a play though, it's too bad there's pretty much no chance there will be a sequel.

cool breeze · « **Reply #113 on:** July 09, 2012, 01:04:00 AM »

I have no idea what ending I got. The good one? it either sets up a sequel or I'm missing something

spoiler (click to show/hide)

Shindo dying makes sense, I guess. The detective just disappears and never shows up again. Cain disappears even though I had high trust with him. And then in the post-credits scene Dan save Faye in some country.

[close]

Fun game. The squad stuff is shallow thinking about it, but I thought the combat was satisfying enough and I dug the aesthetic.

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #114 on:** July 09, 2012, 03:56:55 AM »

The PC version of this game looks FUCKIN SICK.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #115 on:** July 09, 2012, 09:36:43 AM »

should i play with 360 contorller or mouse and keyboard?

MrSingh · « **Reply #116 on:** July 09, 2012, 09:59:56 AM »

Sweet Shonuff got me this game on Amazon (since they refuse to sell it to us slant eyes in Asia), but I can't play it since both my GPUs (GTX570 and 4870) died over the last few days. Maybe I can try playing it on the Alienware M11x...

Maybe not.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #117 on:** July 09, 2012, 12:03:23 PM »

Quote from: Green Man on July 09, 2012, 09:45:01 AM

Quote from: Thomas Householmes Lane on July 09, 2012, 09:36:43 AM
should i play with 360 contorller or mouse and keyboard?

360 Controller. Just make sure to choose 360 icons in the config menu.

whaat. i didn't know that was a setting. i spent the entire game just associating the keyboard keys to controller buttons. really sucked during the conversations since i had to quickly remember what Q was.

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #118 on:** July 09, 2012, 12:25:14 PM »

Quote from: fistfulofmetal on July 09, 2012, 12:03:23 PM

Quote from: Green Man on July 09, 2012, 09:45:01 AM
Quote from: Thomas Householmes Lane on July 09, 2012, 09:36:43 AM
should i play with 360 contorller or mouse and keyboard?

360 Controller. Just make sure to choose 360 icons in the config menu.

whaat. i didn't know that was a setting. i spent the entire game just associating the keyboard keys to controller buttons. really sucked during the conversations since i had to quickly remember what Q was.

Thanks for this, I'm enjoying the game a lot more now.

And yeah, this is a fucking great PC port. Aside from the wonky configuration program being separate they did an awesome job. Runs like butter on maximum settings, no hitching at all. Makes me wish they'd done ports of Yakuza too (ha ha, as if).

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #119 on:** July 09, 2012, 02:34:56 PM »

this game is amazing and a great port. wow.

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Author Topic: Binary Domain - yep, this is no Mikami shooter (Read 13886 times)